Del Absolutismo al Liberalismo By ratomo011 Jul 14, 1789 1789: French Revolution 1808 The fall of Fernando VII Napoleon dethroned Fernando VII May 2, 1808 The War of Independence begins Jun 6, 1808 Jose Bonaparte is crowned as king of Spain 1812 Cadiz Constitution: "La Pepa" Jun 21, 1813 The War of Independence finishes After the Battle of Vitoria, the War of Independence is won by the Spanish army 1814 Fernando VII returns to the throne 1820 1820: Riego's Statement 1823 Return to Liberalism 1830 Salic law 1833 Death of Fernando VII 1833 Carlist sublevation 1837 1837: Liberal Constitution 1840 1840: End of the Carlist War 1843 Isabel II's coming of age 1845 Moderate Constitution